The meeting was called to order at 8:00PM by Council President Kelly who read the Open Public Meetings Act Statement as prescribed by law. Notice was advertised in The Record on July 29, 2005 stating this meeting would be held in the Municipal Offices, 475 Corporate Drive, Mahwah, NJ on Thursday, December 1, 2005.

Notice of this meeting is posted on the Municipal Bulletin Board. The minutes of this meeting shall be available in the Municipal Clerk’s Office.

1c. Woodcliff Lake Development Inc.; Campgaw Road and Meadow Lake Drive; Block 145, Lots 1 and 2; Request for Reduction of Performance Guarantee (Dkt. #455)Mayor Martel questioned the telephone poles being moved on Meadow Lake Drive. The Township Engineer’s Associate shall contact Orange and Rockland. Kelly requested the telephone poles be moved prior to the reduction of the performance guarantee. Kelly asked the Township Engineer’s Associate to be at the site tomorrow to ensure the poles are protected for the publics safety.

Resolution shall be prepared for the December 8, 2005 Public Meeting.

1d. Drainage Improvements to Airmount Road and Airmont Avenue Intersection; Authorization of ServicesKelly requested the Township Engineer check with the Director of Public Works on dead end culverts in the Township.

Resolution shall be prepared for the December 8, 2005 Public Meeting.

1e. Drainage Improvements to Campgaw Road; Authorization of ServicesResolution shall be prepared for the December 8, 2005 Public Meeting.

1f. Written Status ReportCouncil asked various questions on the Written Status Report all which were answered.

UTILITY ENGINEER (Malcolm Pirnie)2a. 20 Inch Water Main; StatusThe Township Utility Engineer reported significant Punch List Items were completed prior to the mid-November deadline. A minor item to be completed is the addition of the traffic loops and the appropriate stripping. This is being coordinated between Montana and the County.

2b. Thunderhead Water Main Replacement; StatusThe Township Utility Engineer reported the line is in service. The 6 inch line has been abandoned and the 8 inch line is being used.

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Council was provided a Report on the Condition of the Pipe at Thunderhead Place. Report was explained by the Township Utility Engineer. Report is on file in the Municipal Clerk’s Office.

Kelly recused himself. DiGiulio took over the meeting.

2c. Nilsen Avenue Booster Station; DiscussionThe Township Utility Engineer suggested a letter be written to the DEP on the Booster Station. Roth requested the costs for the project be revisited.

Roth questioned if it would not be prudent to do the testing to pinpoint the problem. He would not be happy if the Booster Station was constructed and a few years later the pressure problems still exist. The Township Utility Engineer feels comfortable first writing a letter to the DEP.

Alderisio asked the time frame of the request to the DEP. The Township Utility Engineer answered a proposal shall be prepared for Council to consider and the information will be forwarded to the DEP within a few weeks.

DiGiulio questioned if there are any grants available for any of the work being done by their firm. The Township Utility Engineer answered he was not aware of any.

Kelly returned.

CLOSED SESSIONOn a motion by Calandrillo, seconded by Alderisio, Council went into closed session at 9:44PM for the purpose of discussing potential litigation. All in favor. Motion carried.

On a motion by Calandrillo, seconded by Richter, Council returned to open session at 10:13PM. All in favor. Motion carried.

LEGAL4a. Person-to-Person Transfer of Liquor License; Ferrari’s Inc. to 1400 Associates LLCPending receipt of the Tax Clearance Certificate, Resolution shall be prepared for the December 8, 2005 Public Meeting.

4b. Affordable Housing 1. Third Round Certification Resolution shall be prepared for the December 8, 2005 Public Meeting.

2. Spending Plan; Amendment Resolution shall be prepared for the December 8, 2005 Public Meeting.

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4c. Sewer Easement; KohoutOrdinance scheduled for introduction in the latter portion of this Meeting.

4d. Contract; Architect’s Services – Police Building Renovation Resolution shall be prepared for the December 8, 2005 Public Meeting.

ADMINISTRATION5a. Certificate of Determination and Award; For Information Only 1. #2005-01 2. #2005-02

5b. Approval of Blue Collar Collective Bargaining Unit ContractResolution shall be prepared for the December 8, 2005 Public Meeting.

5c. Amendment; 2005 Salary OrdinanceOrdinance scheduled for introduction in the latter portion of the Meeting.

5d. Cingular; Proposed Cellular Antenna Locations 1. Municipal Hall The Business Administrator informed Council a request was received to locate a cellular antenna tower at a proposed location in this rear of the municipal building property. The next step would be to prepare bid specifications to lease out the property.

Calandrillo expressed concern over the pole being sturdy due to the high winds in the area. The Business Administrator shall check with the antenna company.

2. Fire Company #3 The Business Administrator showed Council a map of the proposed site.

Alderisio pointed out the Council has always been consistent with not erecting cellular towers in residential areas. He feels the Council should remain consistent.

5e. Award of Bid MTB-05-19: Fire Department Turn Out GearResolution shall be prepared for the December 8, 2005 Public Meeting.

5f. Lakeview Drive Property AcquisitionThe Business Administrator informed Council that there are two parcels on Silver Lake which the Township is acquiring through Open Space Funding. One parcel involves a land swap. The swap consisted of 5 Tax Lots; one which the Township does not own and four which the Township owns. The one lot which the Township does not own we are waiting to receive the Tax Clearance Certificate to proceed with the closing. The letter received from Mr. and Mrs. Mann’s Attorney requests additional compensation for the delays.

Calandrillo requested that those applying for Raffle and Bingo Applications be required to type the applications or print them legibly.

ORDINANCES – INTRODUCTIONSThe title of an Ordinance was read as follows:AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE #1525 TO INCREASE THE PURCHASE AMOUNT FOR ACQUISITION OF A SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT ON LOT 23.01 IN BLOCK 147, LOCATED ON CAMPGAW ROAD.

RESOLUTION – ORDINANCE NO. 1531

Introduced by Calandrillo, seconded by Roth.

RESOLVED that the Ordinance be passed and adopted on first reading.

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FURTHER RESOLVED that the said Ordinance shall be considered for final passage at a meeting to be held on December 15, 2005 at the Municipal Offices, 475 Corporate Drive, Mahwah, New Jersey at 8:00PM.

FURTHER RESOLVED that the Municipal Clerk shall publish said Ordinance with notice of introduction, passage and time and place where said Ordinance will be considered for final passage.